Report: Vanderbilt to hire Fresno State offensive line coach
By Nick Cole
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Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason is in the process of reshaping his offensive coaching staff for 2016.
It was announced last week that the Commodores would not be bringing back RB/ST coach Charles Bankins or OL coach Keven Lightner on offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig’s staff next season.
On Sunday, it was reported that by Football Scoop that Fresno State offensive line coach Cameron Norcross will replace Lightner.
Source: Derek Mason planning to make Cameron Norcross Vandy’s new OL coach https://t.co/sNnVtycOD5
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) December 20, 2015
That report was later verified by BarkBoard.com, which is a site that covers Fresno State on the Scout.com network. BarkBoard also revealed that the contract is believed to guarantee two seasons:
First reported by @FootballScoop, sources confirm to me that Fresno OL coach Cam Norcross will take same position at Vanderbilt.@BarkBoard
— Fresno State 247Sports (@FresnoState247) December 20, 2015
I am told Norcross' deal w/Vandy is two years guaranteed. Norcross recruited Vanderbilt OL Edigio Dellaripa @CSmithScout @BarkBoard
— Fresno State 247Sports (@FresnoState247) December 20, 2015
Norcross has been the offensive line coach at Fresno State since the 2012 season.
He spent 2001-11 on the offensive staff at Nevada, where he completed his playing career in 2000.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
